Though there is no cure for this challenging disease, success can be measured in years of symptom-free, high-quality living. Crohn’s disease is a very challenging condition to treat,” says Dr. Sunil Khurana. In the 80 years since Dr. Burrill B. Crohn described it in a medical paper, neither its precise cause nor a cure for it...Read More

A careful diet does the trick, and gluten-free can mean symptom-free for millions of Americans afflicted with this genetic disease of the small intestine. It’s not a food allergy or a sensitivity to certain grains. Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory or immune disease of the small intestine that interferes with absorption of nutrients...Read More

You’re GI physician will usually counsel about the kind of diet that’s best for what ails you, but it’s only the individual who can apply the diligence and willpower to follow that advice. Looking Out for Hidden Lactose Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. The...Read More